Kenya's unique environments and rich natural resources are critical national treasures for providing valuable ecosystem goods and services for sustainable development. It is estimated that the National Resources contribute about
42% of the country Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and support 70% of peoples' livelihoods. These essential national treasures thrive in a changing space which affects their status. This executive summary report provides two
key highlights to appreciate our country's unique, rich environment and natural resources while reflecting on the best approaches for sustainable conservation.
The report provides on the situation of environment and natural resources in Kenya. Secondly, the summary report profiles governance aspects that affect sound environment and natural resources conservation and concludes with provisions on strengthening the governance aspects. The critical situations on the environment and natural resources highlighted
concerning governance aspects include;
